Abstract: Process for the continuous preparation of thermoplastically processable polyurethane elastomers with improved softening properties is disclosed. The process is carried out in a tubular reactor at a ratio of the circumferential speed of the stirrer (in m/sec) in the tubular reactor and the throughput (in g/sec) of >0.03 m/g.

Abstract: Thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU) with a low tendency towards surface tackiness of the granules are prepared by applying at least one wetting agent satisfying specified criteria and at least one solid powdering agent to the TPU before and/or after comminution of the TPU.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of molding compositions, which can easily be released from the mold. These molding compositions comprise thermoplastic polyurethanes with a hardness of 45 to 65 Shore A, with good mechanical properties, with low shrinkage and good low temperature properties.

Abstract: Thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU) with a low tendency towards surface tackiness of the granules are prepared by applying at least one wetting agent satisfying specified criteria and at least one solid powdering agent to the TPU before and/or after comminution of the TPU.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of molding compositions, which can easily be released from the mold. These molding compositions comprise thermoplastic polyurethanes with a hardness of 45 to 65 Shore A, with good mechanical properties, with low shrinkage and good low temperature properties.

Abstract: A moulded article comprising thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) that exhibits reduced fogging is disclosed. Characterized in having condensate value of <2 mg/10 g of TPU in accordance with the fogging test of DIN 75201B, the TPU is the product of reacting A) an organic diisocyanate, with B) polyester polyol that contains less than 0.2% of 1:1 ring esters of dicarboxylic acid and diol and C) a chain extender. The moulded article is particularly suitable for use in the automotive sector.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition comprising soft polyurethane is disclosed. The polyurethane is prepared by reacting, optionally in the presence of (D) a catalyst, A) hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI), optionally along with one or more aliphatic diisocyanate other than HDI, B) a polyol having a number-average molecular weight of 2,500 to 10,000 g/mol, selected from the group consisting of polyoxypropylene glycol, polyoxyethylene glycol and copolyoxyalkylene diols based on propylene oxide and ethylene oxide, optionally along with additional, different polyols and C) a chain extender having a number-average molecular weight of 60 to 500 g/mol. The polyurethane that is characterized in that its equivalent ratio is 1.5:1.0 to 30.0:1.0, and its NCO index is 95 to 105, is suitable for making articles having reduced mechanical properties and high thermal properties.

Abstract: Process for the continuous preparation of thermoplastically processable polyurethane elastomers with improved softening properties is disclosed. The process is carried out in a tubular reactor at a ratio of the circumferential speed of the stirrer (in m/sec) in the tubular reactor and the throughput (in g/sec) of >0.03 m/g.

Abstract: A process for the continuous preparation of melt processable polyurethane elastomers having improved softening behavior is disclosed. The process entails reacting a polyisocyanate, a polyol and a chain extender, which have a temperature of at least 170° C., in a static mixer, wherein the reaction mixture is prepared. The reaction mixture is then metered into an extruder into which optional auxiliaries and/or further components are fed.

Abstract: A moulded article comprising thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) that exhibits reduced fogging is disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the continuous production of thermoplastically processable polyurethanes having improved processing behaviour, wherein in a multistep reactionA) one or more linear hydroxyl-terminated polyols a) having a molecular weight of from 500 to 5000 are mixed continuously with a proportion of an organic diisocyanate b) in an NCO:OH ratio of from 2.0:1 to 5.0:1, in a mixing unit at high shear energy,B) the mixture prepared in step A) is reacted continuously to form an isocyanate-terminated prepolymer in a reactor at temperatures of >120.degree. C., until a conversion of >90%, referred to component a), is achieved,C) the prepolymer prepared in step B) is mixed with the remainder of component b), an NCO:OH ratio of from 2.05:1 to 6:1 being established overall in steps A) to C) and an NCO:OH ratio of 0.9 to 1.1 being established when all the components of steps A) to F) are included,D) the mixture prepared in step C) is cooled to a temperature of <190.degree. C.